Planets TonightNeptune in 2037: brightness, position and events
Brightest+7.7around Oct 15
Closest (in table)28.831 au4313 million km
Farthest30.829 au
Events this year2
Brightest last year+7.7
Events this year
| Date (JST) | Event | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2037-04-16 13:49 | Conjunction with the Sun | +7.8 | 30.829 | Pisces | 1.6° |
| 2037-10-21 03:21 | Opposition | +7.7 | 28.828 | Pisces | 178.2° |
Magnitude through the year (lower = brighter)
Twice-monthly position and visibility
| Date | Mag | Dist (au) | Constellation | Elong. | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | +7.7 | 29.591 | Pisces | 103° E | Evening sky |
| Jan 15 | +7.8 | 29.832 | Pisces | 89° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 1 | +7.8 | 30.122 | Pisces | 72° E | Evening sky |
| Feb 15 | +7.8 | 30.341 | Pisces | 58° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 1 | +7.8 | 30.530 | Pisces | 44° E | Evening sky |
| Mar 15 | +7.8 | 30.679 | Pisces | 31° E | Evening sky |
| Apr 1 | +7.8 | 30.793 | Pisces | 14° E | Too close to the Sun |
| Apr 15 | +7.8 | 30.829 | Pisces | 2° E | Too close to the Sun |
| May 1 | +7.8 | 30.802 | Pisces | 14° W | Too close to the Sun |
| May 15 | +7.8 | 30.722 | Pisces | 27° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 1 | +7.8 | 30.561 | Pisces | 43° W | Morning sky |
| Jun 15 | +7.8 | 30.383 | Pisces | 56° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 1 | +7.8 | 30.144 | Pisces | 71° W | Morning sky |
| Jul 15 | +7.8 | 29.915 | Pisces | 84° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 1 | +7.8 | 29.630 | Pisces | 100° W | Morning sky |
| Aug 15 | +7.7 | 29.405 | Pisces | 114° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 1 | +7.7 | 29.163 | Pisces | 130° W | Morning sky |
| Sep 15 | +7.7 | 29.004 | Pisces | 144° W | Morning sky |
| Oct 1 | +7.7 | 28.881 | Pisces | 160° W | Most of the night |
| Oct 15 | +7.7 | 28.831 | Pisces | 174° W | Most of the night |
| Nov 1 | +7.7 | 28.851 | Pisces | 168° E | Most of the night |
| Nov 15 | +7.7 | 28.931 | Pisces | 154° E | Most of the night |
| Dec 1 | +7.7 | 29.089 | Pisces | 137° E | Evening sky |
| Dec 15 | +7.7 | 29.275 | Pisces | 123° E | Evening sky |
Computed with the JPL DE421 ephemeris and Skyfield (times in JST). Magnitude and distance are for 12:00 JST on each date. Visibility is a rough guide for mid-northern latitudes such as Japan.
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Neptune is brightest around October 2037 (magnitude +7.7); 2 conjunctions, oppositions or elongations occur this year.